We tried on black tights from 6 popular stores and figured out the only brand worth buying

• Not all black tights are the same when it comes to
price and quality.
• We purchased tights from popular retailers to see which was the
best.
• Our favorite was H&M, but Calvin Klein was a close
second.

Black tights are a must for fall and winter wardrobes, but any
pair worth buying pair needs to be comfortable, durable, and
priced right. Popular brands vary pretty widely in
cost— from around $6 all the
way up to $25— so it's hard
to tell what price point gets you the best tights for your
buck.

6. With Forever 21 tights, you get what you pay for.

Forever 21 gets a few points for offering the cheapest pair
($5.90), but the benefits end there. These tights are made
of a low-quality, scratchy fabric prone to snags and static
cling. They also lack stretchiness, so our model would
definitely recommend buying a size larger than you're used to
getting.

Finally, these tights had little opacity — though they'd be
an okay choice if you're seeking a more sheer look.

TOTAL: 2 out of 10

5. Hanes tights are soft, but lacking stretch.

We picked up this pair of Hanes tights at our local CVS for
$7.49. In our hands, they have a lovely, silky feeling — but
as soon as we tried them on, we could tell the cheap material
would run and snag easily.

They also aren't as opaque as the packaging promised,
and they don't have much stretch. And if you're looking for
tights that'll slim you, don't pick this pair: They don't have
any kind of control top.

TOTAL: 3 out of 10

4. At Uniqlo, buy a size larger than you normally
do.

The biggest strength of Uniqlo's tights is the fabric:
It's not very opaque, but it's strong, thick, and feels durable.
(Uniqlo
also says its tights will keep you warm in the cold, but we
only tested them inside.)

Sadly, they also seem undersized. They are far
shorter than other tights we tried on — so short that our model
had to do the pull-up dance (you know the one we're talking
about) to get them on.If you do choose Uniqlo,
definitely size up.

Plus, they don't extend higher than hip-level, and
we're partial to higher-waisted fits. Luckily, you won't pay up
the nose for almost anything at Uniqlo, and these tights retail
for just $9.90.

TOTAL: 4 out of 10

3. Gap tights are fine, but the quality is lacking for the
price.

Gap tights have some major pros: Comfortable fabric,
no unsightly center seam, and decent opacity.But
there were cons, of course: We wish the waistband came up
higher, there was already a hole in the tights when we
opened the package, and they are priced at a fairly steep
$14.95.

2. Calvin Klein tights are great — and pricey.

We loved Calvin Klein tights for their comfortable, silky,
high-quality fabric. That's all well and good until you see the
price tag: $24.

These tights were also thinner and more
transparent than our number one pick, leading us to believe
they'll run more easily. Plus, they have a noticeable center
seam that'd be easily visible in tighter clothing.

But one quality had us torn: These tights
have extra-tight elastic in the thigh area — good if
you're looking for something slimming, but maybe less good
if you want ultimate comfort.